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Verizon Galaxy Nexus Android 4.2.2 update to begin rolling out today [UPDATED]

Android Today's a big day for Verizon Galaxy Nexus owners, as the big red carrier just announced that the device's Android 4.2.2 update will begin rolling out in phases starting today, March 19. The update will bring with it the new features that...

Mar 19th by Alex Wagner 23 19 Reactions

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Rooting Android smartphones has become second nature

Android Smartphones running Google’s Android operating system are far and wide the most modifiable on the market. Android is an open source, Linux-based operating system that allows complete control of the device with root access. Root access...

Mar 12th by Chase Bonar 91 73 Reactions

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Thoughts on AMOLED and LCD displays in 2013: Is there a clear winner?

Lifestyle There are many displays technologies prowling the mobile domain, yet no two are alike. AMOLED displays and its variants HD, Super, Plus, and Full HD, take up a large chunk of the market thanks to Samsung's near monopoly of the...

Mar 3rd by Chase Bonar 84 54 Reactions

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Verizon Galaxy Nexus Android 4.2.2 update in testing

Android While Verizon's version of the Samsung Galaxy Nexus bears the same design and name as the GSM Galaxy Nexus, many folks don't think of the Big Red variant as a "true Nexus" because it's not updated with the newest versions of Android as...

Mar 2nd by Alex Wagner 47 44 Reactions

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Hey Canonical: I just tested Ubuntu for phones and I'm sold

Android There's a Key Lime Pie-size hole in the Android ecosystem, and Jelly Bean hasn't filled the gap. Jelly Bean has suited me well for the past five months, but that doesn't mean I'm not getting bored with it. I'm looking for more quick...

Feb 24th by Chase Bonar 80 42 Reactions

Sprint Galaxy Nexus Android 4.2.1 update starts rolling out over the air today

Android Around two weeks after the Sprint Galaxy Nexus's update to Android 4.2 first appeared on Google's servers, the Jelly Bean bump has officially begun making its way to users. Sprint has announced in its forums that an update to Android 4.2.1...

Jan 30th by Alex Wagner 2

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Do you think connectivity is an essential part of life?

Lifestyle If you follow tech news as closely as I do, you’re probably just as crazy about staying connected as I am. If there isn’t yet an award for smartphone-battery-draining, I’m going to invent it. Burning through the 2,100mAh extended battery...

Jan 25th by Chase Bonar 11

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If you’re like me, you can live in the cloud

Android If you read What does MEGA mean for cloud storage and the mobile industry, you’ll want to read my initial thoughts about living in the cloud. Even though it hasn’t been very long since I switched my digital lifestyle, I urge you to give it...

Jan 24th by Chase Bonar 24 18 Reactions

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Are the Motorola X Phone rumors too good to be true?

Android In 2009, Motorola and Google teamed up to create the original DROID. This was the device that, for all intents and purposes, started the Android push into the mainstream here in the United States. Despite the fact that Verizon was also...

Jan 22nd by Evan Selleck 27

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Motorola needs to make the next nexus

Android There is not an Android fan out there that can say they didn’t have high hopes for the Nexus 4. Google chose LG, a new avenue for the search giant, and took a large risk with such a small contender in the mobile market. I’ve already...

Jan 16th by Chase Bonar 17

Sprint officially announces Black Friday deals, including 16GB Galaxy S III for $49.99

Android Hot on the heels of some leaks teasing Sprint's Black Friday deals, the carrier has come out and confirmed its plans for the biggest shopping day of the year. In addition to offering a discount on the Samsung Galaxy S III on Black Friday...

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Sprint tipped to be planning Black Friday discounts on Samsung Galaxy Nexus, Galaxy Victory 4G LTE and Galaxy S III

Android Thanksgiving is getting close, and while some are looking forward to the holiday and all that it brings, others have their eyes set on the day after Turkey Day. Known as Black Friday, it's the day that shoppers flood their local stores in...

from 2012 by Alex Wagner 2

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An LG-made Nexus may not be so bad after all

Android The holiday season is nearing and rumors of the upcoming Nexus handset(s) are ramping up. We've heard from many a little bird that HTC, Samsung, LG and a few other partner Android manufacturers will be making Nexus devices for this holiday...

from 2012 by Taylor Martin 28

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I'm on the fence about the purported Nexus program change

Android If the people had it their way, HTC would once again have a crack at partnering with Google to make a Nexus smartphone. Some want Sony or ASUS to have a go. Others just want Samsung to keep the ball rolling. LG is somewhere near the bottom...

from 2012 by Taylor Martin 36

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Do you want HTC or LG to make the next Nexus?

Android It's that time of year again, pumpkin flavored everything, cool weather, leaves turning and the pre-holiday rumors abounding. We're at the point where we've seen dozens of rumored smartphones become official, and we're still waiting on...

from 2012 by Taylor Martin 347 250 Reactions

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Winner of a Samsung Galaxy Nexus

No-Homepage Congratulations to E. Lavin of FL on winning a brand new Galaxy Nexus for Verizon Wireless. "The phonedog one-paw bandit game is one of my favorite instant win games and I am so glad to finally have won. I read the testimonials all the...

from 2012 by The PhoneDog 0

Verizon Galaxy Nexus Jelly Bean update begins rolling out [UPDATED]

Android Today's a big day for owners of the Verizon Galaxy Nexus. Not only is it a Friday (hooray weekend!), but Verizon has also posted the support documents for the Galaxy Nexus's update to Android 4.1 Jelly Bean. The update weighs in at 146.6MB...

from 2012 by Alex Wagner 22

Sprint Galaxy Nexus and Nexus S 4G Jelly Bean updates official, rolling out now

Android Get excited, Sprint Galaxy Nexus and Nexus S 4G owners, as your Jelly Bean update is now officially official. We first got confirmation of the Android 4.1 updates for both devices late last week, but today Sprint officially announced that...

from 2012 by Alex Wagner 10

Sprint confirms Galaxy Nexus Jelly Bean update, employee says Nexus S 4G update also coming

Android Yesterday there was a rumor claiming that both the Sprint Galaxy Nexus and the Nexus S 4G would finally receive their official Jelly Bean updates starting today, and now it looks like those reports have been confirmed. Sprint has updated...

from 2012 by Alex Wagner 11

Sprint Galaxy Nexus, Nexus S 4G Jelly Bean updates could arrive on September 6 [UPDATED]

Android Android 4.1 Jelly Bean has been available to the GSM versions of the Samsung Galaxy Nexus and Nexus S, but according to a new report, Google's latest treat may finally be making its way to the Sprint versions of those devices soon. Android...

from 2012 by Alex Wagner 10

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Which smartphone would you keep using permanently?

Lifestyle A few months ago, I brought up the sci-fi notion of phone manufacturers releasing phones like cars. Maybe a stock option, with no frills, vanilla software, and a baseline for hardware.

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Google should avoid making another carrier branded Nexus

Android Does anyone remember a time when I got flamed for calling Google out over their Nexus line? No? Back in late November, I claimed they had lost their initiative, gave in to the pressures of wireless carriers and device manufacturers. They...

from 2012 by Taylor Martin 23

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Is there one feature you focus on the most when buying a new device?

Lifestyle Our phones have a laundry list of features. Tablets are the same way. It's all of those features that lead us to crave these new devices. Not just want them, but find ways to weasel them into our "need" category (it isn't a bad thing, I do...

from 2012 by Evan Selleck 21

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How would you change your favorite platform's music player?

Lifestyle Sony Ericsson isn't making phones anymore, that's been left up entirely to Sony these days, but when I think back about the company of yesteryear, I think about their feature phones.

from 2012 by Evan Selleck 17

Ting expects Galaxy S III pre-orders to go out by early September, says Photon Q coming soon

News Earlier this month, Ting began accepting pre-orders for the Samsung Galaxy S III, and now the Sprint MVNO as provided an update on when those devices will begin shipping. Ting has revealed on its official blog that it expects to start...

from 2012 by Alex Wagner 4

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Should we compare stock versus unreleased software?

Android After the Galaxy S III by Samsung launched, I wrote about how the device was able to get me back into the Android fold. Soon after, I got my hands on a Galaxy Nexus, and Android 4.1 Jelly Bean made me fall in love with Google's mobile...

from 2012 by Evan Selleck 13

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What I hope the next Nexus will entail

Android While most of the recent rumors and leaks have focused on the forthcoming iPhone, it's hard to ignore the fact that Google, too, will soon be aiding in the production of one of the market's next flagship Android phones. Despite having...

from 2012 by Taylor Martin 143 60 Reactions

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Winner of a new Samsung Galaxy Nexus for Sprint

No-Homepage Congratulations to T. Kennedy of FL on winning a brand new Galaxy Nexus for Sprint on Tuesday July 31, 2012.

from 2012 by The PhoneDog 0

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Do you carry around extra batteries?

Lifestyle I think I had forgotten what it’s like to worry about battery life. I wouldn’t say that’s a bad thing, of course, but now that I’m using a phone that isn’t an iPhone, things are a bit different.

from 2012 by Evan Selleck 194 130 Reactions

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HTC DROID Incredible 4G LTE vs. Samsung Galaxy Nexus Dogfight Part 2

Android Ready for another dogfight battle? Aaron goes head to head with the HTC DROID Incredible 4G LTE and Samsung Galaxy Nexus. Both available on Verizon and both packing LTE, the Incredible 4G LTE offers a 1.2 GHz dual-core Snapdragon S4...

from 2012 by Aaron Baker 2

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Samsung Galaxy Nexus LTE

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Zak Taylor

"Great in some areas, but not in most."

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3.8

Here is the most honest review of the Samsung Galaxy Nexus LTE. I am writing this because I feel that people don't spend enough time with a device to merit a useful, and accurate review. The display is amazing, the blacks are pitch and the colors are vivid. 720p display on a phone is a beautiful thing, watching movies, and looking at photos is a dream come true on this device. The reception and call quality is the absolute deal-breaker on this phone. 4G and 3G drops randomly and results in... more...

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Samsung Galaxy Nexus LTE

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Samsung Galaxy Nexus Written Review by Taylor

Through all of the hundreds of Android phones that have released in the past year, the Galaxy Nexus is easily one of the most highly anticipated and notable that we at PhoneDog have had a chance to review. It's big, slim and stylish, and it comes packed with some of the best specifications we've seen in a handset to date. Officially, you can only purchase it through Verizon in the United States, but through other resellers, you can purchase an unsubsidized, unlocked GSM version that... more...